"The bane of retail." To prevent theft, many big chains now lock up all kinds of merchandise

Eight people were arrested on suspicion of organized retail theft after authorities discovered several million dollars worth of stolen medicines, cosmetics and other merchandise at multiple Los Angeles locations, s.....»»

Several staffers at major retail chains, including J.C. Penney Co Inc and Saks Fifth Avenue, reported for duty at some Texas-based stores on Friday, selling merchandise "to-go" for orders placed online......»»

Big box retailers have mobilized their quick-response distribution networks to funnel critical merchandise to stores in Florida and surrounding states expected to be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. read more.....»»

Dozens arrested, stolen goods found in retail theft sting at popular Southern California mall.....»»

Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, Los Angeles County sheriff officials say.....»»

Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, L.A. County sheriff"s officials say.....»»

8 arrested in multi-million dollar retail theft bust in Southern California.....»»

Smartphone shipments to the Taiwan market could hit a record low in May due to a spike of local COVID-19 infections, according to sources from local retail chains......»»

The owners are currently in talks with two national retail chains to occupy the building, which has been mostly vacant since 2006. The goal is to have at least one anchor tenant moved in by fall 2021......»»

This Huntersville project will welcome three new restaurants in the upcoming months — and efforts are ongoing to lock in the final retail tenants......»»

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Organized retail crime keeps growing, the National Retail Federation has found, with 75% of retailers that have been victims saying activity is up. Losses averaged $719,548 per $1 billion in sales, which is up 2% over 2019. It’s the fifth c.....»»

COVID-19 containment efforts are pushing consumers into e-commerce shopping and leaving many traditional bricks-and-mortar store chains struggling to stay afloat......»»

Other chains are grappling with the same issues: heavy debt loads, shuttered stores and a shopping landscape that may be permanently altered......»»

Los Angeles-area professional sport franchises, including the Clippers and Lakers, have partnered with events promoter AEG and Levy Restaurants' retail arm Rank + Rally to launch an online store to raise money for the Mayor’s L.A. Emergency Covid.....»»

Vornado Realty Trust, the real estate investment trust that owns office, retail and merchandise properties, disclosed Monday that Chief Executive Steven Roth has waved 50% of his "annual base salary," effective April 1 thr.....»»

  Amazon A bike lock is one of the most important pieces of cycling equipment, capable of not just securing your ride but also of deterring theft.  The Hiplok Z.....»»

AP/John Minchillo Governments in parts of the US have barred big-box stores and grocery chains from selling nonessential items to reduce foot traffic and prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Vermont and Michigan are among the places that have .....»»

A California retail developer claims the state's coronavirus lockdown was an act of God that prevented it from completing a $4.2 million property acquisition, asking a court to prevent owner Exxon Mobil Corp from selling to any other buyers......»»

Retailers and landlords are locked in an awkward dance as April rent comes due. Major chains including Mattress Firm and Subway have told landlords they will postpone or slash payments in the coming... To view the full story, click the title link......»»